Tony Danza: "I learned a lot about acting behind that bar," he said. "I won't be able to resist reminiscing." Danza, a 1968 Malverne High School graduate, served up drinks at Malverne's Ickle Bickle's back in the day. Today it's called Connolly Station, and Danza returned there to tend bar on March 14, 2013 as part of a fundraiser to save a Howard T. Herber Middle School sixth-grade field trip. (Credit: Tara Conry)

Famous Long Islanders like Idina Menzel discuss their favorite hometown places and memories. LIers like Menzel, NFL "Football Night in America" co-host Bob Costas, rock legend Billy Joel and "Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio have entertained people across the country and around the world. But they never seem to forget the parts of the Island that they take with them wherever they go....

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Bob McKillop: "I was a joysticker. I tried to control every movement of every player like I had a joystick for all of them." -- Former Long Island Lutheran coach McKillop talking to the Charlotte Observer about his coaching style while leading the Crusaders. McKillop admits he changed his ways after becoming coach at Davidson College in North Carolina. The change has led to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and McKillop is also recognized for grooming perennial NBA All-Star Stephen Curry.(Credit: AP / Rainier Ehrhardt)

Famous Long Islanders' favorite hometown places

July 31, 2015 6:38 AM

Famous Long Islanders like Idina Menzel discuss their favorite hometown places and memories. LIers like Menzel, NFL "Football Night in America" co-host Bob Costas, rock legend Billy Joel and "Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio have entertained people across the country and around the world. But they never seem to forget the parts of the Island that they take with them wherever they go.

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